Hunyuan Law Runes flew out from all around, some merging into Laozi's Taiji Diagram.
Others landed on Yuanshi's Pangu Banner, while some burrowed into the Fragment of the Jade Plate of Creation within Haotian's brow.
These runes did not directly impart insights. Instead, they guided everyone to use their own Dao Rhythm to align with these Dao of Hunyuan, achieving twice the result with half the effort.
"The Dao of Hunyuan places utmost importance on purity of Origin. Whether one proves the Dao through strength or comprehends the Dao through laws, only an unadulterated Origin can bear higher-tier Great Dao laws..."
Hongjun's Dao Sound flowed slowly, like the first ray of clear light at the dawn of Chaos, reaching directly into the depths of everyone's primordial spirits.
Laozi sat in meditation with his eyes closed. The Black and White Qi upon the Taiji Diagram began to rotate slowly, merging the Hunyuan Dao Patterns with his own Pure Law.
His understanding of the non-Saint form of a Primordial Grand Unity Golden Immortal grew increasingly clear.
Venerable Yuanshi circulated his primordial spirit. The Heaven-Opening aura on the Pangu Banner collided with the Hunyuan Dao Patterns, faintly touching upon the threshold of Law Realm Breakthrough.
Sect Master Tongtian unfolded the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation Prototype within his primordial spirit. The phantom images of four Immortal Swords intertwined with the Hunyuan Dao Patterns.
They actually began repairing the remaining flaws in the formation diagram. Clearly, he had gained from the Dao of Hunyuan a method to perfect the killing formation.
Creation Spiritual Qi gathered at Nuwa's fingertips, intertwining with the Hunyuan Dao Patterns. A hazy outline of the Law of Creation flashed through her mind.
She vaguely felt that if she could integrate the Dao of Hunyuan into creation, she might gain an unexpected insight.
Fuxi stared at the Star Patterns on the Fuxi Qin, which gave him a new understanding of the connection between Star Movement and Heavenly Dao Balance.
Haotian continuously contemplated the Fragment of the Jade Plate of Creation within his primordial spirit. The golden runes in the fragment echoed with the Hunyuan Dao Patterns from Hongjun's sermon.
He circulated the Primordial Heart Sutra and instantly grasped the core of the Dao of Hunyuan: break free from the shackles of the Heavenly Dao, take oneself as the Dao, and the Great Dao as one's foundation.
As the Primordial Heart Sutra circulated, the Chaos Origin within his body slowly began to boil. The laws of the God Slaying Spear and Space Shuttle, which he had refined not long ago, gradually merged with the Hunyuan Dao Patterns.
This deepened his understanding of Unity of Law and Self by another level, bringing him one step closer to the threshold of a Primordial Grand Unity Golden Immortal.
With the Twelve-Petal Pure World White Lotus protecting her, Jade Pool slowly guided the Hunyuan Dao Patterns into her primordial spirit.
Though her talent was a Nine-Petal Bloom, with the aid of Ren Water Spiritual Qi and the White Lotus, she steadily absorbed the insights of the Dao of Hunyuan.
Although the aura of her cultivation did not surge dramatically, it grew ever more condensed. She was clearly consolidating the foundation of the Mid Golden Immortal of the Origin, preparing to advance to a higher realm in the future.
Within Purple Cloud Palace, Dao Sounds lingered as phenomena swirled around them. Everyone was immersed in their comprehension of the Dao of Hunyuan, unaware that the Chaos Airflow outside the hall had gradually calmed.
Those rogue cultivators whose heads had been clouded by the Treasure Distribution were likely still chasing the Spiritual Treasures scattered across the Primordial Wilderness.
They had long forgotten that within Purple Cloud Palace, there was still a Hunyuan sermon capable of changing their Dao paths.
Meanwhile, Haotian and the others were quietly widening the gap between themselves and the other Innate Great Powers during this final time of sermons.
Just then, two slightly hurried sounds of something cutting through the air came from outside the hall. Jieyin and Zhunti stepped into the hall, dusty from their journey.
The light around them was dim, and their Daoist robes still bore traces of Chaos Airflow. They had clearly rushed back all the way from Chaos, their eyes full of regret.
They had become muddleheaded while distributing treasures and had actually forgotten about the thousand-year sermon. By the time they hurried back from Chaos, they had already missed five hundred years.
These five hundred years of the Dao of Hunyuan were enough to widen the gap between them and the others. Yet regret was useless now.
The two did not dare disturb the others. They quietly walked to the Cushions in the back row and sat down, barely settling their minds as they tried to catch the lingering echoes of Hongjun's Dao Sound.
But the foundation of the five hundred years they had missed was already lost. Even if they did their utmost to comprehend it, it would not help much.
Even exerting all their strength, they could only catch scattered fragments of the Hunyuan Dao Patterns. Compared to the deep immersion of the Three Pure Ones and the others, the gap was obvious at a glance.
This filled them with even deeper regret, yet there was truly nothing they could say.
They could only cherish the final precious five hundred years, focus on comprehending the Dao, and gradually immerse themselves in it.
Thus, another five hundred years passed in an instant. The Hunyuan Dao Patterns within Purple Cloud Palace suddenly withdrew, and Hongjun's Dao Sound came to a stop.
Everyone slowly opened their eyes, spiritual light flickering within them.
Laozi's Pure Dao Rhythm had grown stronger. Yuanshi had gained another layer of understanding regarding Law Realm Breakthrough, while Tongtian had corrected one flaw in the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation.
Nuwa's comprehension of the Law of Creation had also risen to another level.
The Space Law flowing around Haotian's fingertips had become more fluid, while Jade Pool's Ren Water Spiritual Qi had grown increasingly condensed.
Hongjun sat upright upon the high platform. His gaze swept over everyone, and his tone returned to its former indifference.
"The Four Thousand Year Sermon has ended. You may all depart. I shall merge myself with the Dao."
"From this day onward, Hongjun shall be the Heavenly Dao, but the Heavenly Dao shall not be Hongjun. Unless a great calamity befalls the Primordial Wilderness, I shall not appear again. Take care of yourselves."
"Master, take care! Your disciples bid you farewell!" Everyone rose together and bowed toward the high platform, their voices filled with reverence.
Hongjun had transmitted the Dao throughout the Primordial Wilderness, allowing sentient beings to glimpse the gateway to the Great Dao. Such kindness was enough for them to remember deeply.
Thus, after respectfully bowing, everyone, including the Three Pure Ones, departed one after another. Only Haotian and Jade Pool remained within the palace.
Once everyone had left, the indifference around Hongjun instantly vanished. His gaze fell upon Haotian and Jade Pool, filled with gentleness.
"Haotian, Jade Pool, when I merge with the Dao, the Heavenly Dao Origin will briefly manifest. You may observe it here then; it will greatly benefit your Dao paths."
He paused before adding, "After I merge with the Dao, the Daoist ground I once had on Jade Capital Mountain shall be given to you."
"There are some Spiritual Treasures hidden in the mountain that have yet to emerge into the world. Judging by the time, they should be mature now. You may collect them; consider them Master's final gift to you."
"It is only a pity that I likely will not see the day you become Dao companions."
Haotian froze upon hearing this, warmth suddenly welling up in his heart.
He and Jade Pool had lived together for over ten thousand Yuanhui and had long been deeply in love, though neither had ever spoken of it.
Now that their Master had exposed it, he instinctively looked at Jade Pool, his gaze full of tenderness.
Feeling his gaze, Jade Pool's cheeks instantly flushed. Her small hands tightly clutched her skirt as she lowered her head slightly, unable to hide the shyness and joy in her eyes.
Seeing this, Hongjun said with a chuckle, "Hehe, it seems your hearts have long been united. That is well. When you journey through the Primordial Wilderness hand in hand in the future, you will have one another to rely on."
"Master..." Jade Pool suddenly raised her head, her voice carrying a hint of pleading. "If Senior Brother and I become Dao companions in the future, could you come officiate our marriage?"
Hongjun sighed helplessly. "Master just said that after merging with the Dao, I cannot easily appear unless there is a great calamity. I fear I cannot grant this request of yours."
Disappointment flashed through Jade Pool's eyes, and the corners of her lips drooped slightly.
Seeing her like this, Hongjun softened and added, "However, Master can send forth an incarnation at that time. That incarnation will carry my will, and it can be considered as officiating your marriage on Master's behalf. How does that sound?"
"Thank you, Master!" At once, Jade Pool's tears turned into a smile, light returning to her eyes. Her voice brimmed with delight like that of a child.
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